Pan-Seared Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter and Parmesan

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Golden pan-seared gnocchi tossed in nutty sage-infused brown butter and finished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs potato gnocchi, unsalted butter, fresh sage leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb potato gnocchi in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes without stirring until the bottoms are golden and crisp.
  2. Step 2: Flip the gnocchi and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until golden on all sides and cooked through. Remove gnocchi from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium, add 6 tbsp unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add 12 fresh sage leaves and 1 minced garlic clove. Cook the butter for 3-4 minutes, swirling occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
  4. Step 4: Return the gnocchi to the pan, toss to coat in the sage brown butter. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi. Toss gently and serve immediately.

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